title: Synovial chondromatosis in the distal interphalangeal joint.
abstract: A case of synovial chondromatosis of the distal interphalangeal joint of the long finger with an 8-year follow-up is presented. The lesion recurred 4 years after simple synovectomy, requiring a second operation with arthrodesis.
authors.affiliation: Hand and Microsurgery Unit, Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney, Australia.
authors.forename: F J
authors.initials: FJ
authors.lastname: Harvey
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Negrine
mesh_terms: D015838:Chondromatosis, Synovial / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005384:Finger Joint / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D012008:Recurrence; D012086:Reoperation